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 Definitions of proponent  [əˈpoʊ nənt]  

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Definition of 'proponent' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) proponent
a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal.

2.  proponent
an advocate for or adherent of a cause or doctrine.

3.  proponent
a person who propounds a legal instrument, as a will for probate.

Etymology:  (1580–90; < L prōpōnent- (s. of prōpōnēns). See propone , -ent)

Definition of 'proponent' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) advocate, advocator, proponent, exponent
a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea


Definition of 'proponent' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) proponent
making proposals; proposing

2. (noun) proponent
one who makes a proposal, or lays down a proposition

3. (noun) proponent
the propounder of a thing



'proponent' - Nearby Entries  

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